🏸 Big news for badminton fans! China's legendary shuttlecock slayer, Chen Long, has been inducted into the 2024 BWF Hall of Fame! 🎉 Alongside him is South Korea's doubles maestro, Lee Yong-dae. 🙌
At 35, Chen Long has cemented his place in the sport's history books. Part of what's called the golden era of Chinese badminton, Chen was known for keeping his cool under pressure and delivering epic performances when it mattered most. 🔥
His trophy cabinet is nothing short of impressive: an Olympic gold from Rio 2016 🥇, a silver from Tokyo 2020 🥈, and a bronze from London 2012 🥉. Add to that two World Championship titles and a whopping 22 Super Series and World Tour titles! 🏆🏆🏆
Meanwhile, Lee Yong-dae gets his well-deserved spot in the Hall of Fame for his stellar career as a doubles specialist, snagging a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. 🥇
These legends have not only dominated the courts but have inspired a new generation of players worldwide. 🌍💫
So, here's a huge congrats to Chen Long and Lee Yong-dae! 🎊 Let's celebrate their incredible journeys and look forward to more badminton brilliance ahead! 🚀
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
